Ballinamore April 29

Death of Nora O’Rourke - The death occurred on April 18th of Nora O’Rourke, Distillery Road, Wexford, widow of Seamus O’Rourke, formerly of St. Brigid’s Street, Ballinamore. Formerly Nora Whyte,

Death of Nora O’Rourke - The death occurred on April 18th of Nora O’Rourke, Distillery Road, Wexford, widow of Seamus O’Rourke, formerly of St. Brigid’s Street, Ballinamore. Formerly Nora Whyte,

The deceased married her husband Seamus shortly after he left Ballinamore to open a confectionery and grocery shop at Bridgefoot Street, Dublin, just off the Quays, where they did a thriving business until their retirement, when they went to live at Blessington Street in the city. The O’Rourke family had lived in the Station House on St. Brigid’s Street, where the Cavan-Leitrim Narrow Guage railway crossed the road on the Mohill and Drumshanbo lines. Only two members of the family are still living, sister Sarah and her brother Sean, both of whom are based in England. Some months ago their brother Fr.Paddy O’Rourke CMF died after a short illness. Seamus O’Rourke and his wife Nora had seven sons, Jimmy, Pat, Frank, Tony, Brian, Sean and Paul and we extend sincere sympathy to them and to all the extended family. The deceased was buried in Balgriffin Cemetery, Dublin, after funeral prayers in Berkeley Road Church on Holy Thursday, April 21st. May she rest in peace.

Parents’ meeting

Ballinamore Post Primary Parents Association. Meeting on Tuesday 3rd May in St. Felims at 9.00pm. This will be the last meeting before the summer holidays so please make an effort to attend.

Meet and Train Group

Leitrim Sports Partnership is delighted to introduce a “Meet and Train Group” starting in Ballinamore on Wednesday 27th of April, meeting at Ballinamore Sports Complex, at 7.30pm. This walking group will leave the complex and walk out the Golf Links road. Everybody is welcome and it is suitable for all fitness levels. The groups can “Walk & Talk” along the way. It will be a good social hour. It is free and hi-vis vests will be provided for all participants. Walking is the simplest, safest and one of the most effective forms of exercise. If you are interested or want further information please contact the Letirim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or email sports@leitrimcoco.ie

Pilates Class

Eight week Pilate’s class is taking place in Fenagh Visitor Centre, starting Wednesday morning the 4th May 2011 from 10.00 to 11.15am or 11.15 to 12.15noon. Contact Elaine on 086 3181003 to book a place. Places are limited so call today!! Foróige Registration

Registration evening in Fenagh visitor centre on Friday the 29th of April at 7.00pm to 7.45pm for kids aged between 10 - 18 years old. Anyone interested in joining the Fenagh Foroige Club should attend on the night, so young people can register their names and pick up consent forms, etc.

Sean O’Heslins GAA

Seniors play Gortletteragh in the League on Sunday at 2.00 in the Park. Lotto on Sunday night in Pat Joe’s on Sunday night, instead of Monday. This will coincide with the closing of the “Less of You” programme. Lotto will be at 11.00pm as usual. Just four weeks ago and many of our cyclists can be seen out practising on the roads. Collecting sponsorship is also in full swing.

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